Little Company Is Preparing Its Direct Labor Budget for 2010

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Essay

Little Company is preparing its direct labor budget for 2010 from the following production budget based on a calendar year:
Each unit requires 1.5 hours of direct labor. The union contract provides for a 10% increase in wage rate to $11 per hour on October 1.
Instructions
Prepare a direct labor budget for 2010.

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Definitions:

Initial Cost

The acquisition cost of an asset or investment, which might include the purchase price and any other expenses necessary to get the asset ready for use.

Profitability Index

A financial tool used to measure the relative profitability of an investment project, calculated as the present value of future cash flows divided by the initial investment.

Required Rate

The Required Rate, often known as the required rate of return, is the minimum annual percentage earned by an investment that will induce individuals or companies to put money into a particular project or investment.

Cash Flows

The total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business, considered as the lifeblood of corporate finance.